How do I run Freeciv

[Xavier7]

I have version 2.0.10 of Freeciv but can't figure out how to get to work.
i want to play against other people online.
When I open civclient.exe and click on connect it says "No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it."
When I click on Metaserver and Update it lists a few games hosted on other servers but I can't see how to join them.

[Dinner]

Most of the free civ action takes place over at http://forum.freeciv.org/ so it is probably best to check there. Honestly most of the people here play the newer games.